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Senior Data Scientist - Product

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Wealthsimple

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Toronto
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have 5+ years of Python & SQL experience, strong stats and ML knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. You lead projects, adapt to change, and value learning.
  • You will collaborate with product teams, build data models, apply statistical techniques and ML, ensure code quality, and translate business needs into actionable insights.

Requirements

  • Python & SQL skills. You are bringing 5+ years of first hand experience working with popular Python libraries such as Pandas, scikit-learn, numpy and Jupyter
  • Ability to lead projects from ideation to production.
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with product managers, designers and engineers
  • Strong understanding of statistics (both frequentist and Bayesian approaches)
  • Strong understanding of fundamental machine-learning algorithms (regression and decision trees)
  • Is able to articulate their stance in a manner that effectively communicates why a solution could be the best way forward
  • Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and effectively manages complexity and change
  • Has exceptional communication skills and is able to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical teams
  • Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner
  • Is eager to teach and learn from your team. We value making each other successful!
  • Is a lifelong learner. You’re constantly seeking and welcoming feedback to continue improving yourself and your craft

Responsibilities

  • Partner with our Investing and Banking Product team to work on some of Wealthsimple’s highest priority efforts
  • Build robust, efficient, and integrated data models in our cloud data warehouse that will be used as the source of truth for analytics across the Investing product organization
  • Apply statistical techniques and build machine learning models to solve real-life product problems and to inform product decisions and strategies
  • Apply software engineering best practices like version control and continuous integration to the analytics code base; ensure data models are well tested, documented and maintained
  • Translate business requirements into data models and analysis that will help stakeholders answer key business questions and inform strategic decisions
  • Continuously look for the simplest, most effective way to approach challenges; Occam's razor is your friend

FAQs

What is the main objective of the Senior Data Scientist - Product role at Wealthsimple?

The main objective is to partner with product managers in the Investing and Banking domains to drive data-driven decision-making and influence product direction, ultimately impacting customer experience.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with Python libraries such as Pandas and scikit-learn, strong understanding of statistics and machine learning algorithms, and the ability to lead projects from ideation to production.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Data Scientist in this role?

Responsibilities include building data models, applying statistical techniques and machine learning, translating business requirements into data models, ensuring analytics code quality, and continuously seeking effective problem-solving approaches.

How many years of experience is necessary for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of first-hand experience working with relevant technologies and methodologies is necessary.

What kind of work environment does Wealthsimple promote?

Wealthsimple promotes a collaborative work environment that values simplicity, communication, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Is there a focus on continuous learning and development in this role?

Yes, the position emphasizes being a lifelong learner and welcomes feedback to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

How does Wealthsimple support employee wellness and professional development?

Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary, health benefits, a retirement savings matching plan, vacation days, wellness and professional development budgets, and wellness days off.

Does Wealthsimple have any initiatives to support diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Wealthsimple encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and actively promotes inclusion through various Employee Resource Groups and initiatives.

Is remote work an option for this position?

Yes, Wealthsimple operates in a remote-first model, allowing employees to work from various locations in North America.

What accommodations does Wealthsimple provide for candidates with accessibility needs?

Wealthsimple is committed to providing an accessible candidate experience and will work with applicants to provide necessary accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond.